Photo courtesy of DHS softball Twitter: Softball team stands for The National Anthem. By Andreale Mitchell '23 The Derby High School’s softball team, coached by physical education teacher Carlin Ali has had a bit of a tough beginning, but the girls are dedicated to bettering their skills and paving the way for those who are … Continue reading Derby High Schools softball team strives for greatness toward the end of the season  

Photo by Jenn Moffat: Derby High School Unified Sports had a great match against Wolcott. By Mekhi Wright '23 This is the second year of Unified Sports at DHS and it is already turning out to be a fantastic experience for the students and the faculty involved. Unified sports is a sport that lets people … Continue reading Get to know more about DHS Unified Sports

Photo from LifeTouch: Jerlena Alexander '25 goes in for a layup. By Faith Anderson '25 This 2022-2023 DHS girls basketball team may have experienced a winless season, but each individual girl on the team had a lot of growth to be proud of. Dave Chevarella, DHS math teacher and girls basketball coach, says, “All the … Continue reading DHS girls’ basketball makes individual growth and seeks future wins

Photo from Lifetouch: Nicole Gregory '25 takes on Beaudan Damboise '26 at a home match. By Faith Anderson '25 This year's DHS wrestling team has continued its 40-year pattern of success. The team holds 5 wins and 10 losses. This season was especially exciting because, “to add to the uniqueness of the team, for the … Continue reading DHS wrestling continues their strong legacy with new, diverse additions

Photo from Lifetouch: Xaire Henriquez-Lappots '24 warms up for a game. By Azariah Smith '23 After a tough but determined basketball season, the boys had an overall record of 0-20.  Throughout the season, most of the boys were determined and committed to the team, but this did not apply to all players. Thankfully, student fans … Continue reading Despite tough season, DHS boys basketball had amazing fan support

Photo by Lifetouch: Lordina Boakye '23 gracefully dominating the high jump.Jan Brito '23 Derby High School’s indoor track team ended this season in a successful and satisfying way. The team is one of the best in the region and even in the nation. While this year the majority of the team was young, with only  … Continue reading Indoor track season ends successfully despite obstacles

Photo by Andreale Mitchell '23: The cheer team performing for middle school visitors. By Andreale Mitchell '23 Derby High School's cheer team has a lot of new faces this basketball season, including coach Corey Bartone, who has been a cheer coach for 33 years and says she's excited to be a part of building up … Continue reading New season brings new additions to Derby High School’s cheer team

Photo from @_msborges_ on Twitter: the 2022-2023 powderpuff team prepares for victory. By Faith Anderson '25 The DHS girls powderpuff team brought home a win after their 5th annual game against Shelton High on November 18, 2022. The game ended with a score of 35-26, with Kylin Santamaria ‘24 named as MVP after scoring three … Continue reading DHS triumphs at 5th annual powderpuff game

Photo by Jennifer Gregory: The 2022 Derby girls' soccer team. By Faith Anderson '25 There are many positive words and thoughts about this year's girls' soccer teams as a whole. Despite the team's losses during the season, they continue to strive after their games and focus on working towards bettering themselves, and their strategies on … Continue reading DHS girls’ soccer bonds on and off the field

Photo from LIfeTouch Photography: DHS football team working together on the field. By Sophia Brunetti '23 & Azariah Smith '23 On Sept. 16, 2022, Derby High School had its first home football game against Waterbury Career Academy, losing 55-12. Despite the disappointment of the loss, they had their first two touchdowns of the season.  To … Continue reading Derby High School football loses their first home game